New Member from Norwalk, CT - Copter/Drone Newbie

WillZX14R · Nov 14, 2016

Hey guys,

Yes I'm a copter newbie but willing to learn a lot about these machines. I'm sure I'll be reading and asking a lot of questions too.

Not new to forums as I'm also an avid motorcyclist for many years. I'm wondering if anybody on this forum is near Norwalk, CT?

I noticed there's the DJI forum but decided to enroll in PP forum. I think I've made the right decision eh?

Thanks for any tips guys.

Will

msinger · Nov 14, 2016

Welcome to Phantom Pilots!

dubsxdesign · Nov 14, 2016

Welcome Will! I am new to this forum too! And I live close to Norwalk. I stay in Stamford CT. Are you a photographer? If you are and have an Instagram add me on there my username is dubs_by_design. Send me a message letting me know it is you.

WillZX14R · Nov 14, 2016

Not a photographer; are you an experience flyer?

dubsxdesign · Nov 14, 2016

Oh k. No I am not an experienced flyer. New to drones and RC vehicles. Just love taking photos and the phantom 4 is awesome for that!

WillZX14R · Nov 14, 2016

Ah ha ! gotcha. I'll taken photos and videos but certainly not a pro. I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to drones too so I'm looking forward to learn as much as possible. Do you have a specific area that you've flown the P4?

dubsxdesign · Nov 14, 2016

I think Ive about 10 hrs of flight on the phantom. So also still learning! Most of my flying was on my vacation in the Philippines. But prior to that mostly learnt at a baseball field across from where I live.

dirkclod · Nov 14, 2016

Welcome to the forum Will .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .
This bunch here are the smartest you will find anywhere

WillZX14R · Nov 15, 2016

dirkclod said:
Welcome to the forum Will .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .
This bunch here are the smartest you will find anywhere

Thanks a bunch Dirk ! yes I'll definitely have plenty of questions but I'll use the search bar first then go for there. I see this site is quite active which is a good thing which is why I decided to join this site instead of others.

WillZX14R · Nov 15, 2016

dubs by design said:
I think Ive about 10 hrs of flight on the phantom. So also still learning! Most of my flying was on my vacation in the Philippines. But prior to that mostly learnt at a baseball field across from where I live.

Dubs, wow nice ! Okay sounds like I'll be practicing at nearby open parks/fields. Who knows maybe we can get together during Springtime 2017 to fly these copters?

WillZX14R · Nov 15, 2016

I'm calling them copters because I heard folks saying aren't drones?

oh well more to learn.

big.fella.sky.dwella · Nov 16, 2016

Hello, willzx14R , I'm in New Haven

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WillZX14R · Nov 16, 2016

Oh u

big.fella.sky.dwella said:
Hello, willzx14R , I'm in New Haven

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Big Fella, Oh yes New Haven..not too far. Actually a nice place to fly would be that area near the IKEA off the (it's not adjacent b/c then it would be too dangerous) highway in New Haven? Have you flown there?

lmayes69 · Nov 16, 2016

WillZX14R said:
Hey guys,

...decided to enroll in PP forum. I think I've made the right decision eh?

Thanks for any tips guys.

Will

( in my 3rd grader voice ) YOU SAID P P lol... welcome to the forum, I used to live in Shelton, CT ( went to Shelton high ) and I occasionally go up there and Bridgeport and planning on bringing my quad next time . There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum. as far as tips... don't get over-confident, even the best pilots will crash or have, at least, a close call. fly safe, there are rules and regs.. no one is perfect or completely law abiding but you should definitely familiarize yourself with the laws and stuff. Then make a calculated decision from there.. Welcome

WillZX14R · Nov 16, 2016

lmayes69 said:
( in my 3rd grader voice ) YOU SAID P P lol... welcome to the forum, I used to live in Shelton, CT ( went to Shelton high ) and I occasionally go up there and Bridgeport and planning on bringing my quad next time . There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum. as far as tips... don't get over-confident, even the best pilots will crash or have, at least, a close call. fly safe, there are rules and regs.. no one is perfect or completely law abiding but you should definitely familiarize yourself with the laws and stuff. Then make a calculated decision from there.. Welcome

Oops my bad. Lol meant to quote PF. Good points; read the forum rules but yes definitely the law as well. I have pretty good situational awareness so I'll do my best to use when flying so I don't get into any hairy situations.

Love quads they're lots of fun for sure. [emoji108]

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big.fella.sky.dwella · Nov 18, 2016

Yeah.....the area your referring to is called "long wharf", really a very beautiful area to get your bird in the air

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TimInCT · Dec 11, 2016

Hi Gang, there is a club that does fly "Quads" or "Kwads" from racing to Phantoms as well as fixed wing and helicopters. called the New Canaan Remote Control Society. New Canaan R/C Society | fly safely! They fly at Waveny Field in New Canaan on Sundays (Yes I am a member though I do live in Shelton) Must be an AMA member to join but it's nice to have a location where the city doesn't try to run you out. All signs point to drones flying at Waveny Park only | New Canaan Advertiser